Ample garden space can be as hard to come by in DC and its close-in suburbs as a free parking spot. An alternative? Window flower boxes, which can be seasonally adjusted or planted with hardy ...

Now is a good time to build window and flower boxes for spring planting. Window and porch boxes provide colorful flowers all summer and need little care. Good drainage, a soil high in organic matter ...

This video demonstrates how to build a wooden raised planter box with hidden drainage, designed to keep your deck or patio clean. The DIY box is versatile for growing herbs, vegetables, or flowers, ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Nothing jazzes up your home like plants and flowers thriving in DIY window boxes. But how do you choose the right type of wood for your project?